What will happen to Madine?

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Was his injury that bad that he'll retire or do we think he has another few seasons left in him and what level will he return to? Hope he doesn't sign for the Cods 🤬
 
GaryMadineGoalMachine said:
Was his injury that bad that he'll retire or do we think he has another few seasons left in him and what level will he return to? Hope he doesn't sign for the Cods 🤬
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I’d be amazed if he does anything but retire. He was open that his body was falling to bits before the injury so this surely will be the end of him as a footballer. Besides what club will want a 33 (or so) footballer who has been out injured for a year? Oh wait we have a tendency to go for those 😂😂😂🥛
 
A GARY MADINE THREAD!! 👀👀👀🚨🚨🚨

He will go on to be king of the world 👍

I hope he can stay in football. I don't actually know him or owt, but I am told he's absolutely rabidly interested in football and is actually very interesting to talk to about it and he's perceptive and thoughtful about the game. I'm also told he's an outstanding trainer and great day to day. A lot of the 'Madine squared up to such and such and walked out of training' stuff is literally the opposite of the reality.

There was a game in Lg 1 where we'd won and he was interviewed and he was unhappy because he didn't think we'd played well. He's got standards and he'll encourage other to meet them.

I hope he can find a role that he enjoys and I think, with his life and times behind him, he's probably got some wisdom and experience to share that would do young precocious players some good to hear. You also have to play with a brain if you're not very fast. What I liked about Madine was he was quite unconventional and I think that can sometimes mean you've had to hone your game as opposed to just play like a robot and thus, you've got something to offer in terms of ideas.

Charlie is in some ways a similar character and he's flying as a coach. He loves the game, his life has not been simple, he was a singular player who wasn't just out of the mould of generic players and he just enjoys being on the grass and working on football. I see a bit of Gaz in that too. I am told Charlie is genuinely very happy coaching. (I share a mutual friend with him)
 
He will probably be in a similar situation to Grant Ward last season, unless he decides to retire, he will stay at the club during his recovery and train with us when he's fully recovered. I think its the PFA who cover expenses etc for a period of time to enable this, possibly 6 months.

No one will give him a contract over the summer so if he wants to carry on playing that will probably be the best thing for him to get fit again and earn a contract either with us or elsewhere.
 
td53 said:
A GARY MADINE THREAD!! 👀👀👀🚨🚨🚨

He will go on to be king of the world 👍

I hope he can stay in football. I don't actually know him or owt, but I am told he's absolutely rabidly interested in football and is actually very interesting to talk to about it and he's perceptive and thoughtful about the game. I'm also told he's an outstanding trainer and great day to day. A lot of the 'Madine squared up to such and such and walked out of training' stuff is literally the opposite of the reality.

There was a game in Lg 1 where we'd won and he was interviewed and he was unhappy because he didn't think we'd played well. He's got standards and he'll encourage other to meet them.

I hope he can find a role that he enjoys and I think, with his life and times behind him, he's probably got some wisdom and experience to share that would do young precocious players some good to hear. You also have to play with a brain if you're not very fast. What I liked about Madine was he was quite unconventional and I think that can sometimes mean you've had to hone your game as opposed to just play like a robot and thus, you've got something to offer in terms of ideas.

Charlie is in some ways a similar character and he's flying as a coach. He loves the game, his life has not been simple, he was a singular player who wasn't just out of the mould of generic players and he just enjoys being on the grass and working on football. I see a bit of Gaz in that too. I am told Charlie is genuinely very happy coaching. (I share a mutual friend with him)
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td53 said:
A GARY MADINE THREAD!! 👀👀👀🚨🚨🚨

He will go on to be king of the world 👍

I hope he can stay in football. I don't actually know him or owt, but I am told he's absolutely rabidly interested in football and is actually very interesting to talk to about it and he's perceptive and thoughtful about the game. I'm also told he's an outstanding trainer and great day to day. A lot of the 'Madine squared up to such and such and walked out of training' stuff is literally the opposite of the reality.

There was a game in Lg 1 where we'd won and he was interviewed and he was unhappy because he didn't think we'd played well. He's got standards and he'll encourage other to meet them.

I hope he can find a role that he enjoys and I think, with his life and times behind him, he's probably got some wisdom and experience to share that would do young precocious players some good to hear. You also have to play with a brain if you're not very fast. What I liked about Madine was he was quite unconventional and I think that can sometimes mean you've had to hone your game as opposed to just play like a robot and thus, you've got something to offer in terms of ideas.

Charlie is in some ways a similar character and he's flying as a coach. He loves the game, his life has not been simple, he was a singular player who wasn't just out of the mould of generic players and he just enjoys being on the grass and working on football. I see a bit of Gaz in that too. I am told Charlie is genuinely very happy coaching. (I share a mutual friend with him)
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A lot of the 'Madine squared up to such and such and walked out of training' stuff is literally the opposite of the reality.
Maybe not on the training pitch or within the club, but has had numerous cases of doing so and has done time for it out in public.
 
Wouldn't surprise me if, when fit, he continues to train with the club. The question then will be whether or not Critch will want to sign him up. He'll be able to have a good look at him in training and decide.
 
HighfieldSeasider said:
He will probably be in a similar situation to Grant Ward last season, unless he decides to retire, he will stay at the club during his recovery and train with us when he's fully recovered. I think its the PFA who cover expenses etc for a period of time to enable this, possibly 6 months.

No one will give him a contract over the summer so if he wants to carry on playing that will probably be the best thing for him to get fit again and earn a contract either with us or elsewhere.
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Grant Ward has earned a new contract at Bristol Rovers so Madine is not finished yet with football but probably with us.
 
He'll retire, I reckon.

It was a nasty one and he was still on crutches at the sponsors meal at the end of the season. Maybe reading too much into that but signs aren't good for the lad, particularly at his age.
 
He’ll train with us on a non contract basis to improve his fitness with critch taking a view on whether he is worth a punt on a short term basis… hopefully to help with our promotion push. Put it this way he’s a bugger to play against and I wouldn’t want him lining up against us in a league one team
 
td53 said:
A GARY MADINE THREAD!! 👀👀👀🚨🚨🚨

He will go on to be king of the world 👍

I hope he can stay in football. I don't actually know him or owt, but I am told he's absolutely rabidly interested in football and is actually very interesting to talk to about it and he's perceptive and thoughtful about the game. I'm also told he's an outstanding trainer and great day to day. A lot of the 'Madine squared up to such and such and walked out of training' stuff is literally the opposite of the reality.

There was a game in Lg 1 where we'd won and he was interviewed and he was unhappy because he didn't think we'd played well. He's got standards and he'll encourage other to meet them.

I hope he can find a role that he enjoys and I think, with his life and times behind him, he's probably got some wisdom and experience to share that would do young precocious players some good to hear. You also have to play with a brain if you're not very fast. What I liked about Madine was he was quite unconventional and I think that can sometimes mean you've had to hone your game as opposed to just play like a robot and thus, you've got something to offer in terms of ideas.

Charlie is in some ways a similar character and he's flying as a coach. He loves the game, his life has not been simple, he was a singular player who wasn't just out of the mould of generic players and he just enjoys being on the grass and working on football. I see a bit of Gaz in that too. I am told Charlie is genuinely very happy coaching. (I share a mutual friend with him)
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You "share" a mutual friend with him ?

Sounds interesting. Care to share more info on this ? We dont judge on here. We live in liberal times an all that.
 
I hope we bring in a big centre forward during the summer as a replacement for Gaz.

But, I certainly wouldn't close the door on him returning to us once fit. Could be a real difference maker if he gets fit towards the end of the season.
 
Macseasider said:
I really hope an agreement is made to keep him. A fit Gaz in League 1 is a real weapon. If you want to carry a big man in this division then who better?
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In a narrow field of the thing Gaz is good at, he is literally statistically verifiably one of the best players in the country at those things.

He has, of course, got lots of things he isn't so good at (like running about quickly) but as an alternative way to play, there a few players in the entire game who can offer his strengths.

That's a fact.

AngelBFC said:
You "share" a mutual friend with him ?

Sounds interesting. Care to share more info on this ? We dont judge on here. We live in liberal times an all that.
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🤣🤣🤣

Gobshite blogger in footballer love tussle shame.

Nah, nowt so exciting. My mate at work is proper good friends with him and his wife. (Not in that way!!!)

I've never met him, but he does seem like a genuinely good soul. I know he's had his moments, but my mate thinks the world of him and was worried about him when he packed in playing - but he's apparently properly happy and calmer with coaching cos he's loving it and he's good at it.

Which in turn, makes me happy cos Charlie has given me a lot of pleasure (from afar I hasten to add) over the years as a footballer.
 
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TangerineSeasider said:
A lot of the 'Madine squared up to such and such and walked out of training' stuff is literally the opposite of the reality.
Maybe not on the training pitch or within the club, but has had numerous cases of doing so and has done time for it out in public.
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Indeed. And he's older, uglier and minus a groin since those days.

I think the point is, Gary made mistakes. Big mistakes. He could easily have lost his career and been a pisshead telling you who he used to be.

He knuckled down and got himself back on track and appreciates being a footballer and it shows on the training ground according to the people I've spoken to who have witnessed it at close quarters.

There was a reason Critchley kept such an 'un-Critchley' player around.
 
td53 said:
Indeed. And he's older, uglier and minus a groin since those days.

I think the point is, Gary made mistakes. Big mistakes. He could easily have lost his career and been a pisshead telling you who he used to be.

He knuckled down and got himself back on track and appreciates being a footballer and it shows on the training ground according to the people I've spoken to who have witnessed it at close quarters.

There was a reason Critchley kept such an 'un-Critchley' player around.
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The reason being - it was Critchley-deserved!
 
Bennys_was_a_mob said:
Glue Factory 👍
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As the factory you refer to is clearly in some state of disrepair, I can't see the application of a bit of glue is gonna make a deal of difference. Personally, I would recommend calling in the demolition men. Or am I missing the joke here? Never have been what you would call quick on the uptake...
 
td53 said:
A GARY MADINE THREAD!! 👀👀👀🚨🚨🚨

He will go on to be king of the world 👍

I hope he can stay in football. I don't actually know him or owt, but I am told he's absolutely rabidly interested in football and is actually very interesting to talk to about it and he's perceptive and thoughtful about the game. I'm also told he's an outstanding trainer and great day to day. A lot of the 'Madine squared up to such and such and walked out of training' stuff is literally the opposite of the reality.

There was a game in Lg 1 where we'd won and he was interviewed and he was unhappy because he didn't think we'd played well. He's got standards and he'll encourage other to meet them.

I hope he can find a role that he enjoys and I think, with his life and times behind him, he's probably got some wisdom and experience to share that would do young precocious players some good to hear. You also have to play with a brain if you're not very fast. What I liked about Madine was he was quite unconventional and I think that can sometimes mean you've had to hone your game as opposed to just play like a robot and thus, you've got something to offer in terms of ideas.

Charlie is in some ways a similar character and he's flying as a coach. He loves the game, his life has not been simple, he was a singular player who wasn't just out of the mould of generic players and he just enjoys being on the grass and working on football. I see a bit of Gaz in that too. I am told Charlie is genuinely very happy coaching. (I share a mutual friend with him)
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I can honestly see him making a good recovery and playing for someone like Wrexham, possibly even moving on to being an actor later on & playing Ryan Reynolds sidekick in deadpool 3 & elbowing the bad guys
Don’t want him to play for us again but really hope he’s not finished as a player
 
He was obviously rated by Critchley and Critch certainly knows the value of having some character and experience in the dressing room. Madine himself seems to engage well with the fans and seems at home in these parts. I don’t know where he lives but if it’s local or within reasonable commute it would make sense for all involved for him to stay at BR and train and do his rehab until early 2024. A good opportunity for him to work on whatever coaching badges he fancies too if that’s where he sees his future.
Once recovered I’d expect him to get a short term deal wherever he does do his rehab. Age isn’t particularly relevant to the sort of player he is - particularly in the lower leagues. He’s a battering ram and even at 40 players like that can thrive in the lower divisions if used correctly. If he recovers and if he does so at Squires Gate I fully expect him to get a 6 month deal with option for another 12 at January time
 
Thread reminded me of the old Santos/Fray Bentos joke.

But i wish Gaz well cos he won me round when he knuckled down and became a warrior for the cause. And i do credit Critch at least in part for that. It seemed like he rejuvenated him once he sussed him out. I might be wrong but it looked like that through my long lens.

Is he coach material? It would be good if it turns out that way.
 
LA1 Seasider said:
He was obviously rated by Critchley and Critch certainly knows the value of having some character and experience in the dressing room. Madine himself seems to engage well with the fans and seems at home in these parts. I don’t know where he lives but if it’s local or within reasonable commute it would make sense for all involved for him to stay at BR and train and do his rehab until early 2024. A good opportunity for him to work on whatever coaching badges he fancies too if that’s where he sees his future.
Once recovered I’d expect him to get a short term deal wherever he does do his rehab. Age isn’t particularly relevant to the sort of player he is - particularly in the lower leagues. He’s a battering ram and even at 40 players like that can thrive in the lower divisions if used correctly. If he recovers and if he does so at Squires Gate I fully expect him to get a 6 month deal with option for another 12 at January time
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I think he was one of the ones who was staying in the hotel, so his main home is elsewhere, probably in the NE would be my guess.

That notwithstanding, there aren't any L1 clubs that are obviously closer to him, so there's no reason for him not to continue to train here.
 
HighfieldSeasider said:
He will probably be in a similar situation to Grant Ward last season, unless he decides to retire, he will stay at the club during his recovery and train with us when he's fully recovered. I think its the PFA who cover expenses etc for a period of time to enable this, possibly 6 months.

No one will give him a contract over the summer so if he wants to carry on playing that will probably be the best thing for him to get fit again and earn a contract either with us or elsewhere.
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That’s not happening. He’s gone
 
td53 said:
A GARY MADINE THREAD!! 👀👀👀🚨🚨🚨

He will go on to be king of the world 👍

I hope he can stay in football. I don't actually know him or owt, but I am told he's absolutely rabidly interested in football and is actually very interesting to talk to about it and he's perceptive and thoughtful about the game. I'm also told he's an outstanding trainer and great day to day. A lot of the 'Madine squared up to such and such and walked out of training' stuff is literally the opposite of the reality.

There was a game in Lg 1 where we'd won and he was interviewed and he was unhappy because he didn't think we'd played well. He's got standards and he'll encourage other to meet them.

I hope he can find a role that he enjoys and I think, with his life and times behind him, he's probably got some wisdom and experience to share that would do young precocious players some good to hear. You also have to play with a brain if you're not very fast. What I liked about Madine was he was quite unconventional and I think that can sometimes mean you've had to hone your game as opposed to just play like a robot and thus, you've got something to offer in terms of ideas.

Charlie is in some ways a similar character and he's flying as a coach. He loves the game, his life has not been simple, he was a singular player who wasn't just out of the mould of generic players and he just enjoys being on the grass and working on football. I see a bit of Gaz in that too. I am told Charlie is genuinely very happy coaching. (I share a mutual friend with him)
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Was he a good shag though Matt? 😂😂
 
I also dont think Gary Madine will be back, he's had is time with the club and done well, but Critchley will be
looking to bring more pace into the front 3/2 etc this season. We will play differently without a Gary Madine.
 
He'll stand like a statue in a centre circle somewhere, elbowing anyone who comes close and stealing a living from football. He'll even get paid an extortionate amount of money for the privilege.
 
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